OBJECTIVE
This study compared the clinical performance of orthodontic brackets bonded with Transbond adhesive paste after two primer systems: a two-stage conventional system (acid etching + Transbond XT adhesive primer) and a single-stage self-etching primer (SEP) (Transbond Plus).
METHODS
The sample comprised 480 metal brackets bonded to the teeth of 24 consecutive patients treated for 36 to...
